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Packers at Jaguars: 5 best fantasy options

By Russell S. Baxter

Aug 28, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) hands the ball off to running back Chris Ivory (33) in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) hands the ball off to running back Chris Ivory (33) in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 29, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson (15) runs a pass route during training camp at Practice Fields at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 29, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson (15) runs a pass route during training camp at Practice Fields at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

1. WR Allen Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars

After showing a little promise as a rookie, the former Penn State product exploded with a Pro Bowl performance in 2015 and was one of the most productive wideouts in the league last year.

Robinson lasted only 10 games in his debut campaign but he opened enough eyes with his play. After seeing only three passes his way in his first outing (1 reception for 0 yards), the 2014 second-round selection was targeted at least six times in every game the rest of the year. The numbers added up to 48 catches for 548 yards and two touchdowns.

A healthy Robinson made for a much different story this past season. He finished the year with 80 grabs, good for exactly 1,400 yards (sixth in the NFL) while tying for the league lead with 14 scoring receptions. The talented youngster totaled at least 100 receiving yards in six games and scored at least one touchdown in 10 of his 16 appearances. And perhaps even more significantly, Robinson was targeted at least 11 times seven times by year’s end.

A year ago, the Green Bay defense came up with 43 sacks and allowed only 20 touchdown passes, ranking sixth in the NFL in pass defense. The team totaled only 22 takeaways, although 16 of those were interceptions. This unit will be minus veteran cornerback Casey Heyward (now with the San Diego Chargers) but is still loaded at the position with Sam Shields and Damarious Randall, as well as Quinten Rollins. But Robinson made a lot of defenses look bad in 2015 and in this contest, Blake Bortles and company will need all the points they can get in this tilt.

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